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Ophthalmic Paediatrics and Genetics Volume 8, 1987 - Issue 3
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Original Article

Galactose-1-P-uridyl transferase activity in patients with congenital and infantile cataract

F. Simonelli Eye Clinic (Director: Prof. G. Auricchio), First School of Medicine, Naples, Italy
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L. Cotticelli Eye Clinic (Director: Prof. G. Auricchio), First School of Medicine, Naples, Italy
,
S. Russo Eye Clinic (Director: Prof. G. Auricchio), First School of Medicine, Naples, Italy
,
A. Di Meo Eye Clinic (Director: Prof. G. Auricchio), First School of Medicine, Naples, Italy
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E. Rinaldi Eye Clinic (Director: Prof. G. Auricchio), First School of Medicine, Naples, Italy
Pages 187-190 | Accepted 08 Jun 1987, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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